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Policy Priorities to Improve the Nation's Health

The AAMC serves and leads the academic medicine community to improve the health of all. As the only place where medical education, patient care, medical research, and the community come together, medical schools and teaching hospitals are central to the future of health care.

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The Way Forward on COVID-19

A Road Map to Reset the Nation's Approach to the Pandemic

The AAMC offers a road map to reset the nation’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Washington Highlights

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Brief updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools and teaching hospitals.

Advocacy-Related News & Insights

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Press Releases
Statement on 340b Court Decision from the AHA, AAMC and America’s Essential Hospitals
July 31, 2020
Press Releases
AHA, AAMC Continue Fight to Reverse Cuts for Outpatient Visits that Threaten Patient…
July 24, 2020
Press Releases
AAMC Releases “The Way Forward on COVID-19: A Road Map to Reset the Nation’s Approach to…
July 29, 2020
Press Releases
AAMC Statement in Support of Anthony Fauci, MD
July 13, 2020
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Testimony and Correspondence

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Congressional testimony, letters to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, and comment letters on policy issues and federal regulations.

In-Depth

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A comprehensive examination of the issues affecting academic medicine and the future of health care.

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Voices of Academic Medicine

Karen Fisher, JD

Karen Fisher, JD, AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer

"When leaders of academic medicine articulate their views with strength, passion, and evidence in opinion pieces, letters to the editor, and other communications, members of Congress listen."